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Su Hyeon Cho & Daniel Thorpe

Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay

Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay

“In the end, this is our culture. We should uphold it. The youth perhaps might not be as thrilled, but I believe we will continue this tradition forever. I really hope so.”

19 July 2024 Su Hyeon Cho,Daniel Thorpe

Vecih Cuzdan & Ali Dinç

Unharvested abundance: Mandarins left to wither on trees in Hatay

HATAY ONE YEAR AFTER THE EARTHQUAKES

Unharvested abundance: Mandarins left to wither on trees in Hatay

"Both the central government and the local government could have taken action. They haven’t. Now villagers cannot collect and transport the fruits. But if they had thought about it, the people of the village would have sold the product for much less than its cost, even 1-2 liras."

5 February 2024 Vecih Cuzdan,Ali Dinç

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

One of the primary concerns for the local community is the risk of exposure to harmful substances, particularly asbestos, emanating from the debris.

Raid for ‘Why was your mother’s death reported in the press?’

Raid for ‘Why was your mother’s death reported in the press?’

An investigation has been launched against Ümit Özçelik, who lost his mother Edibe Özçelik (70) after a police raid. While their house has been raided again, no permission has been given to investigate the police officers over the first raid.

7 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Criminal Complaint About Death of 70-Year-Old Özçelik Following a Police Raid

Criminal Complaint About Death of 70-Year-Old Özçelik Following a Police Raid

The family of 70-year-old Edibe Özçelik, who fell ill during a police raid to her house and lost her life shortly afterwards in Hatay, have filed a criminal complaint against the police officers and the prosecutor.

9 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez